""I'm very happy to have won this tournament. I actually came to Jeju Island mainly to play golf and joined the tournament on the side.""
""Although I've been playing poker for over a decade, I haven't participated in many tournaments.""
"The unprecedented turnout for the $15,000 buy-in event resulted in a prize pool of $5,685,000."
"The top 63 finishers earned a share of the prize money in this event, with big names like Steve O'Dwyer and Jason Koon running deep."
The Triton Poker tour initiated its 2025 season with an exciting event in Jeju, witnessing a record 379 entries and a prize pool of $5,685,000. Zhao Hongjun, a 43-year-old player, claimed victory and $818,000, despite stating that he originally attended the festival for golf rather than poker. This win marks his first major title, adding to his record of just over $1 million in poker earnings. The competition was fierce, with notable players making significant runs in the tournament while a diverse field ensured an exhilarating atmosphere at the festival.
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